Podcasts about rapp road

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a screening and panel discussion of WMHT's original documentary film "North to New York: The Great Migration in NY's Capital Region."  The film was about the journey of Black people from Shubuta, Mississippi, in the South, Who Migrated to New York's Capital Region and formed a community in the Rapp Road district in Albany. In this part-one labor segment, Willie recorded exerts from various speakers during the panel discussion.

In this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from, Mark Dunlea, who joins us to overview the primary elections taking place on Tuesday, June 25th. Then, our Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, brings us an interview with Stephanie Woodard, President of The Rapp Road Historical Association, about Juneteenth and Rapp Road's Black Community History. Later on, Hugh Johnson is back with his weekly look at weather and climate. After that, Andrea Cunliffe talks with Will Kempe Players about their upcoming theatrical production. Finally, Sina Basila Hickey interviewed Deb Cavanaugh during Make Music Day about the Music Together summer sessions she'll be offering at People's Health Sanctuary!

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center Juneteenth Celebration at 194 Livingston Street in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Stephanie Woodard, President of 'The Rapp Road Historical Association,' about Juneteenth and Rapp Road Black Community History.

On this episode, hosts Devin and Lauren delve into the history of Albany County's Rapp Road Community, an African American neighborhood built by southern immigrants who moved north for a better life in the late 1920s. Marker of Focus: Rapp Road Community Historic District, Albany County Guests: Stephanie Woodard, board member of the Rapp Road Historical Association; Dr. Jennifer Lemak, chief curator of the history collection at the New York State Museum, and author of Southern Life, Northern City: The History of Albany's Rapp Road Community A New York Minute In History is a production of the New York State Museum, WAMC, and Archivist Media, with support from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. This episode was produced by Jesse King. Our theme is "Begrudge" by Darby. Further reading: Southern Life, Northern City: The History of Albany's Rapp Road Community Jennifer A. Lemak (2008) Black Protest and the Great Migration: A Brief History with DocumentsEric Arnesen (2002) The Southern Diaspora: How the Great Migrations of Black and White Southerners Transformed AmericaJames N. Gregory (2005) Teacher Resources: PBS Teaching Guide: Exploring the Great Migration National Archives- Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: The Great Migration Lesson Plan Stanford University, Stanford History Education Group: Great Migration National Geographic: The Great Migration- Educator Guide Follow Along Devin: Welcome to A New York Minute in History. I'm Devin Lander, the New York state historian. Lauren: And I'm Lauren Roberts, the historian for Saratoga County. This episode is focusing on a marker which recognizes the history of a small African American community located within the city of Albany that came into existence as a direct result of the Great Migration. Now, this sign isn't a traditional blue-and-yellow historical marker. It is brown, and has white text on it, and it recognizes the inclusion of this community on the National Register of Historic Places. Located at 28 Rapp Road in the city of Albany, the text reads: “Rapp Road Community Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 by the United States Department of the Interior. William G. Pomeroy Foundation, 2017.” The marker we'r

Steve Wickham talks about Rapp Road and Costco

HMM's Cynthia interviews Steve Wickham about the community effort to save parts of the Albany Pinebush Ecosystem from a Pyramid Crossgates development project. Wickham chairs the steering committee for the Guilderland Coalition for Responsible Growth.

Steve Wickham and Lynne Jackson talks about Rapp Road

Dr. Jennifer Lemak talks about  the history of Rapp Road in Albany

Zach Simpson talks about Rapp Road and the Corona Virus

Zach Simpson and Russell Ziemba talk about Rapp Road

Neil A. Gifford, Conservation Director, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission speaks about Pyramid Crossgates is proposing to construct 222 apartments in five buildings on twenty acres of Pine Bush. The proposed development is located on Rapp Road in the Town of Guilderland. The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission’s Technical Committee has issued an analysis of the proposal and its possible affects on the Pine Bush. The Karner Blue “butterfly corridor” borders this proposed development to the north. Neil Gifford will explain the Technical Committee’s findings, the Commission’s position on the proposed development and impacts the proposed development may have on insect, amphibian, reptile and mammal species.

Anne Pope, Rev. Sam Johnson and Stephanie Woodard  will speak about the African-American history of Great Migration from Shabuta, Mississippi to the South End of Albany and then, to Rapp Road in the Pine Bush. Ms. Pope describes growing up in Shabuta. Rev Johnson will speak about how his father brought 100 families from Shabuta to Albany.  Ms. Woodard speaks about the association. The Rapp Road Historical Association became the first African American Community placed on the NYS Historic Registry in September, 2002 as a result of it’s uniqueness and history connected to the Great Migration. It was then placed on the National Historic Registry in January, 2003. It became chartered by NYS Department of Education’s Board of Regents in 2006 and became a non profit 501(c)3 in 2015.

Beverly Bardequez — the historic Rapp Road community, March 26, 2017 by The Altamont Enterprise & Albany County Post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.